West Berkshire · England
Fish and Chip Van for Events for Three Mile Cross events
Treat your visitors to fresh fish and chips at your event in Three Mile Cross. The van arrives, the fryers go on and everything is cooked to order, so every portion goes out hot.
- Horse and dog shows
- Fish and chip supper nights
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
Fresh fish and chips in Three Mile Cross
Fish and chip van for events in Three Mile Cross, cooked to order
Give us the date, pitch and expected numbers, and we will let you know if we are available. Popular choices include sausage and chips, mushy peas and haddock and chips, and we’re often booked for music and food festivals and food for volunteers.
Near Three Mile Cross, events may be far from shops and cafés, so fish and chips goes down well. The menu is short on purpose: a few classics done properly keeps the food fresh and the queue moving.
- Where
- Three Mile Cross (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- From the fryer
- Fish and chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Price
- Ask us for a quote
- Last updated
- 24 October 2026
The menu, dish by dish
Haddock and chips
Haddock has loyal fans: a firmer flake and a sweeter taste. Ask us about offering haddock alongside or instead of cod.
Cod and chips
Cod is the classic: mild, white and flaky, and it’s the favourite in much of the south. We batter it and fry it to order.
Before you choose a spot
The van has to be able to get in and park safely, so a few things need checking. These are the things we check:
- Room in front of the hatch for a queue that does not block walkways
- A clear route onto the pitch
- Information about power and water
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and the way in, and we’ll say what we think.
What we serve
- Mushy peas
- Curry sauce
- Cod and chips
- Chips
- Sausage and chips
- Haddock and chips
Towns and villages near Three Mile Cross
What else we do in Three Mile Cross
Community events around Three Mile Cross
Three Mile Cross is about 3 miles south of Reading, in West Berkshire. Anywhere in RG7, we can fry fresh for your visitors. Three Mile Cross is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we bring the van.
For visitors coming by rail, the nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 2 miles north-west. A summer fête at St Michael and All Angels is the classic setting for a fish and chip van.
For events in RG7, we just need to know where the van can park and roughly how many visitors. Streets in the area include Dairy Grove, Basingstoke Road and Buttermilk Grove, and the van can serve an event on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Three Mile Cross, we also cover Ryeish Green (1 mile south-east), Great Lea Common (1 mile north-west), Whitley Wood (1 mile north-east), Shinfield (1 mile east) and Green Park (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newbury (15 miles west), Thatcham (12 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles west), Speenhamland (15 miles west), Calcot (4 miles north-west) and Shaw (15 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Beaumys Castle (2.1 miles south) and The Oracle (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Three Mile Cross include Longwater and Fobney Island Wetland Reserve.
- Local schools include Ryeish Green School (under half a mile south-east) and Shinfield Infant and Nursery School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Farriers Arms (0.5 miles south)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan service to match. Staggering groups helps a lot.
Having the party at home? Send us a photo of the drive or the spot and the way in, and we’ll let you know if the van will fit.
Looking after everyone
With a little notice, diets are easier to plan for. We suggest:
- Agree when volunteers will eat
- Arrange bins and waste collection
- Offer a choice of traders where you can
- Agree how we will be paid: pitch fee, share of takings or minimum
When the event closes, we pack up.
A spot near the entrance or main ring works well.
FAQs for Three Mile Cross
Which station is closest to Three Mile Cross?
The closest is Reading Green Park station, roughly 2 miles away.
Do you trade at school fairs around Three Mile Cross?
Yes, if the school is happy for the van on site. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What if we only have street parking?
Only in a legal space, or with the council’s permission. Ask your council early.
When do you arrive?
It depends on numbers and the service time. We agree arrival, serving and finishing times with you before the day.
What areas do you cover?
London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
Can the van come to Three Mile Cross?
Yes, we do. We serve events in Three Mile Cross and across West Berkshire. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you trade at our fête or festival?
Yes, where the date suits. Get in touch with the details.
Do you pay a pitch fee?
We’ll talk it through when you send the details, and we will find something that works.
How the day works
From set-up to the last portion, we look after the food, so you can enjoy your event. At midsummer, events in Three Mile Cross stay light until about 9:25pm, which helps evening trading. For winter events, dark by about 3:55pm, the pitch needs lighting.
- Contact us with the basics: when, where and roughly how many.
- Show us where the van would go, and we’ll confirm it works.
- Closer to the day, we confirm the arrival time and serving time.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for your visitors.
- Once the last portion is out, we pack up and go.
How to prepare
- Think about a gazebo by the van in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and dietary needs before the day
- Check the venue or landowner is happy for the van to park
Getting a price
It is easy to get a price: tell us the date, place, numbers and serving time. We’ll come back with a clear quote.
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Events we cater in Three Mile Cross
Hot food keeps families around for longer.
We can help if you are planning any of the following:
- Village fêtes and summer fairs
- Feeding event crew
- Community festivals
- Sports tournaments
If your event is in Pearman's Copse, the organiser will need the landowner’s permission for vehicles and traders.
Comparing caterers
- How much space the van takes up
- How many hours the van serves
- A clear list of what’s included
- What happens if plans change
Takeaway run or book a van?
Deep-frying for lots of people at home is risky: big pans of hot oil, children and garden parties do not mix. Leave the frying to a van built for it.
Some hosts try a takeaway order. The problem is timing: big orders take a long time, and the food is cooling while it travels. A van solves that by cooking on site.
What a fish and chip van costs
These are the factors that matter most:
- How long we serve
- Peak dates such as summer Saturdays
- Access and parking
- How many people are eating
Many fish and chip vans set a minimum, because the van, fuel and travel cost the same for a small group. We’ll tell you up front.
Details that help
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the parking spot
- Where the van would park
- The venue or postcode
- Your date and serving time
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we will check availability right away.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch